25 C Jammu & kashmir / The Times of India
A blast rocked a parked car near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday evening, causing panic and prompting an immediate response from five fire tenders. The explosion, which occurred near the Lal Qila Metro Station, also affected nearby vehicles. Authorities have cordoned off the area as investigations are underway.
C P Radhakrishnan of the NDA secured victory as the 15th Vice-President of India, garnering 452 votes against B Sudershan Reddy's 300. The election saw 767 MPs participating, with some cross-voting favouring Radhakrishnan. While the BJP celebrated the win and questioned opposition unity, Congress defended their performance, citing an increased vote share compared to the previous election.
Ankit Kumar, a Havildar, was killed in Uri sector during a clash with armed intruders, marking the third Army fatality in Kashmir in five days. The infiltration attempt was foiled, but the intruders retreated into PoK amidst poor visibility. This incident highlights persistent infiltration attempts backed by Pakistan, potentially signaling a message amidst renewed US-Pakistan engagement.